Tower Crane Evacuation and Rescue

Course Code: ZGT16 Categories Accreditations, Course Categories, Courses, Rescue, Working at Height, Zero Gravity Safety

During your course we will provide;

A course manual, handouts and pen
Refreshments throughout the day
Any equipment required to complete the course
A microwave, fridge and toaster will be provided for delegate use if the course is held at a Zero Gravity Safety Location

Course Overview

Our Tower Crane Evacuation and Rescue training course will give candidates the skills to rescue a casualty to the ground. It includes anchor point selection, identification of safe descent paths, care of casualty and how to correctly handle a casualty who has been suspended in a harness and the risks associated with harness suspension.

Who is the course for?

For tower crane workers who may need to evacuate or rescue a casualty from tower cranes or other tall structures, e.g. cab, crane structure, ladder, walkway, or a casualty suspended from a lanyard after a fall.

Contents Covered

■ General requirements for rescue
■ Emergency procedures
■ Introduction to rescue equipment
■ Fitting a full body fall arrest harness
■ Elementary use of fall protection lanyards I Harness’s
■ Fitting a casualty harness
■ Stretcher rigging and handling
■ Raising and lowering a casualty
■ Use of taglines

Requirements

People attending this course must be medically fit and should be comfortable with exposure to heights.

PPE Required

Can all delegates provide their own safety footwear (Steel toe cap boots), and comfortable working clothing. Gloves are mandatory during practical’s please ensure they are brought with you

ID & Photos

Please ensure you bring a form of ID to verify identity (required by some Awarding Organisations)
A photograph may be required to be taken on the day for ID card issuing purposes
We may also take general photographs for social media purposes etc… If you do not wish to be included in any, please inform your instructor

Allergies

If attending a full day course at our centre, please ensure you contact the office on 01925 21 21 44 7 days prior to attending and let us know if you have any specific food requirements such as allergies